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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane Albany State University| Columbus State University | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | UNO | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Columbus State | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $170 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 7,111 students)
Columbus State vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or UNO?
- University of New Orleans is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Columbus State than University of New Orleans ($15,425.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Columbus State ($11,508 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 0.8% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($12,080 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than University of New Orleans (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 12.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,260 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 73 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming UNO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman UNO students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UNO (69.8%)
Columbus State vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or UNO? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNO and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at UNO is higher than Columbus State University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $5,300 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,400)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($170 vs. $268)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/